Part Time Library Assistant, Access Services, Hoboken Public Library
Location: Hoboken, New Jersey
Summary:
Reporting to the Access Services Manager, under the supervision of the Senior Library Assistant, this position performs a variety of paraprofessional, detailed library duties. There are specified assignments; however, the essential duties are to staff the Access Services desk at all library branch locations. This position participates in the opening/closing of the library building on each of the scheduled days. This position assists with collections maintenance including shelving of library material, examining the collection for the condition of books, and shifting when necessary, this position is fully in-person. The performance will be reviewed periodically to ensure compliance with policy, procedures and standards.
Examples of Work:
Charging and discharging library material; inspecting books, media for damage and repairing items as needed.
Providing outstanding customer service.
Upon patron request, locating books and publications, based on call number; accompanying the patron to the location when feasible
Answering patron inquiries about the physical location of library material, including an explanation of searching the online catalog, referring complex questions to the reference librarian on duty
Performing Inter-library loan duties
Performing accurate shelving tasks utilizing the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
Entering new patron information into the Polaris/Leap ILS, verifying name, address, and necessary personal information.
Pushing book carts with library materials
Shifting books as needed to make room for new library materials
Recording usage statistics
Completing an inventory of the collection.
Ability to work at all Library Branch locations as needed
Performing other related duties as assigned.
Work Hours: 25 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to learn complex computer systems
Adaptability to a flexible work schedule
Previous library work experience preferred
Salary: $17.37/hour
Please send your resume & cover letter to the attention of the Access Services Manager Nicole.Marconi [at] hoboken.bccls.org ().
Please note that this position is subject to the NJ First Act, requiring public employees to establish residency in the State of New Jersey. See N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70) for further information.
Applications close: February 15th, 2022 11:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time